Shirley Ballas' US leap has insiders fearing 'beginning of the end' for BBC show
STRICTLY Come Dancing is approaching the halfway point of its latest series – but the BBC juggernaut still hasn’t quite found its groove.
TL;DR
- Shirley Ballas is guest-judging Dancing With The Stars in the US during the current Strictly Come Dancing series.
- The move has caused concern among some Strictly insiders, who fear it could signal the beginning of the end for her role on the BBC show.
- Shirley has stated her ambition to judge in the US is a long-held wish but assures fans she is 100% not leaving Strictly.
- Speculation about her future is heightened by the potential for bigger paydays and profile-building opportunities in the US entertainment market.
- Her guest appearance occurs as Strictly faces criticism regarding its current series' performance, including viewer numbers and presenter lineup.
- Shirley's son, Mark, is competing as a professional dancer on Dancing With The Stars, adding a layer of scrutiny to her judging.
- Previous Strictly judges like Len Goodman and Bruno Tonioli also juggled roles on both the UK and US shows.